The South Hill Experiment
SUNSTRIKES
2023年にもう一枚でていた
MOONSHOTS
↑こちらは5月
Brockhampton とのつながりで興味がわく。
ちょっと実験、試験的な段階で出しました的な
サウンド要素が強いが、
そういうのが好きな人には、ぴったりかも。
The Acheson brothers, Baird and Goldwash (aka Gabe) having previously worked on solo projects as well as studio collaborations with the likes of Brockhampton, Danny Brown and Arlo Parks, eventually decided to channel their creativity together for their own releases. The brother duo decided to create The South Hill Experiment (S/H/E), which has proven to be a formula that works quite well. Knowing each other’s strengths and weaknesses, as brothers tend to do, the siblings have been able to release two LPs this year. The South Hill Experiment’s sophomore album, Sunstrikes, is a mesmerizing journey with intricate layers of instrumentation. Released as a swift follow-up to their impressive debut, Moonshots, this album solidifies the LA-via-Baltimore brother duo’s reputation for crafting imaginative synthy-psych-pop with a groovy feel.
The album’s title, Sunstrikes, lives up to its name, radiating a cosmic energy that immerses the listener in a dreamlike sonic landscape. The use of unconventional time signatures and ambient sounds showcases the duo’s prowess in creating a surreal auditory experience. Throughout the album, the Acheson brothers exhibit their impressive musical resumes, and their collaboration with a stellar lineup of musicians elevates the project to new heights. The first song, “Snake at the Altar,” catches the listener from its first raw, intense chords before the drums kick in, followed by crescendoing guitars and keys all while the guitar comes piercing through it all like the rays of the sun. One standout track, “Parker Solar Probe,” pays homage to the NASA space probe and features the talents of jazz guitarist Jeff Parker. Parker’s soothing guitar licks add a layer of finesse to the composition, creating a captivating blend of psychedelic and jazz influences. The nods to collaborators continue with “Garry’s Theme,” a track named after tabla player Kaushlesh ‘Garry’ Purohit, known for his work with artists such as Harry Styles and Kendrick Lamar. Sunstrikes is not without its star-studded moments, “River To Sea” features the horns of CJ Camerieri’s solo project CARM. Camerieri, a Grammy winner with Bon Iver and contributor to Paul Simon’s and Yo La Tengo’s recent releases, adds a rich brass element to the album. This infusion of talent underscores the South Hill Experiment’s ability to attract and collaborate with top-notch musicians across genres.
LA拠点
Acheson 兄弟デュオ Baird と Goldwash (aka Gabe) の二人
1st、2nd
Brockhampton、Danny Brown、Arlo Parks らとの
スタジオ・コラボレーションに取り組んでいた模様